Becoming a Super Neighbor
Becoming a Super Neighbor
Do you know your neighbors? Being a good neighbor is super important! It helps make your street and town a better, friendlier place. Every year, we celebrate National Good Neighbor Day to remind everyone to be kind and helpful to the people who live nearby. It is on September 28th!
Here's how YOU can be a super neighbor every day:
Step 1: Say Hello!
The easiest way to start is to simply say "Hi!" When you see a neighbor outside, wave and smile. If you see a new family moving in, walk over and introduce yourself. Say something like, "Welcome to the neighborhood! I'm [Your Name], and I live next door."
Step 2: Be Polite and Respectful
Being polite means being kind and respectful to everyone. Don't be too noisy, especially late at night or early in the morning. If you're playing loud music, make sure it doesn't bother your neighbors. Also, keep your yard tidy and clean. Nobody likes seeing trash or overgrown grass next door!
Step 3: Lend a Helping Hand
- Polite:
- Showing good manners and respect for others.
- Respectful:
- Treating others with kindness and consideration.
- Community:
- A group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.
- neighborhood:
- The area or section of a town where a group of people live near each other.
- tidy:
- Neat, clean, and well-organized.
- improve:
- To make something better than it was before.
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About this informational passage for Upper Elementary
“Becoming a Super Neighbor” is a informational reading passage about Neighborhood Kindness, written for Upper Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (357 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.